Harry Arista Mackey

1869–1938 (age 69)

Politician

Biography

Harry Arista Mackey, 1869-1938, practiced medicine before turning to law and eventually entering politics, culminating in his service as mayor of Philadelphia from 1928 to 1932.

During his public career he emphasized urban improvement and public health, and for years afterward he remained a respected voice in the city’s civic circles.

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